Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) 2020 Previous Year Question Paper With Answer Key
DU MPhil PhD in Buddhist Studies
Topic: BS MPHIL S2
1) The author of Buddhist Monachism is _____
_________
[Question ID = 5336]
1. Sukumar Dutt / [Option ID = 21338]
2. P. V. Bapat / . . [Option ID = 21339]
3. A. K. Warder / . . [Option ID = 21340]
4. Bhikkhu Bodhi / [Option ID = 21341]
Correct Answer :
Sukumar Dutt / [Option ID = 21338]
2) Which of the following book describes the destruction of Nalanda University by the Muslim aggressor?
?
[Question ID = 5337]
1. TabqatiNsir /
[Option ID = 21342]
2. AiniAkabar /
[Option ID = 21343]
3. Ccanm /
[Option ID = 21344]
4. None of these /
[Option ID = 21345]
Correct Answer :
TabqatiNsir /
[Option ID = 21342]
3) Who of the following argued that "the Council of Vesali must be dated about the middle of the fourth century B.C., and
the compilation of the most complex codex of Vinaya rules are not earlier than that date"?
" ,
"?
[Question ID = 5338]
1. (1) H. Oldenberg / .
[Option ID = 21346]
2. (2) Rhys Davids /
[Option ID = 21347]
3. (3) Both (1) and (2) / (1) (2)
[Option ID = 21348]
4. (4) None of these /
[Option ID = 21349]
Correct Answer :
(3) Both (1) and (2) / (1) (2)
[Option ID = 21348]
4) According to Xuanzang, which king had built a stpa in honor of the Buddha's son, Rhula, to be particularly worshipped
by novices?
, , ,?
[Question ID = 5339]
1. Aoka / [Option ID = 21350]
2. Bimbisra / [Option ID = 21351]
3. Ajtaatru / [Option ID = 21352]
4. Pasenjita / [Option ID = 21353]
Correct Answer :
Aoka / [Option ID = 21350]
5) The attempt to bring about a schism in the Sagha used to be considered as an offence and transgression of ___.
___
[Question ID = 5340]
1. Prjika dhamma / [Option ID = 21354]
2. Aniyata dhamma / [Option ID = 21355]
3. Saghdisesa dhamma / [Option ID = 21356]
4. Sekhiya dhamma / [Option ID = 21357]
Correct Answer :
Saghdisesa dhamma / [Option ID = 21356]
6) Who of the following expressed hope that the Buddha will, before his great salvation, leave some instructions regarding
the Sagha?
, ?
[Question ID = 5341]
1. Devadatta / [Option ID = 21358]
2. nanda / [Option ID = 21359]
3. Sriputta / [Option ID = 21360]
4. Mahkassapa / [Option ID = 21361]
Correct Answer :
nanda / [Option ID = 21359]
7) Which of the following texts states that faith in the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara would protect a person from all disasters?
?
[Question ID = 5342]
1. Fahuaching /
[Option ID = 21362]
2. Wenshushihli wen chng /
[Option ID = 21363]
3. Siyukyi /
[Option ID = 21364]
4. None of these /
[Option ID = 21365]
Correct Answer :
Fahuaching /
[Option ID = 21362]
8) Which of the following texts were, sometimes, called "Mahvidymantra"?
, " " ?
[Question ID = 5343]
1. Praj?pramit stras /
[Option ID = 21366]
2. Jtakas /
[Option ID = 21367]
3. Nikyas /
[Option ID = 21368]
4. None of these /
[Option ID = 21369]
Correct Answer :
Praj?pramit stras /
[Option ID = 21366]
9) Mdhyamika School is based on the teachings concerning ___.
___
[Question ID = 5344]
1. Nonsubstantiality /
[Option ID = 21370]
2. Ideation only /
[Option ID = 21371]
3. Rationality /
[Option ID = 21372]
4. All of these /
[Option ID = 21373]
Correct Answer :
Nonsubstantiality /
[Option ID = 21370]
10) Even before the emergence of Yogcra as a distinct tradition, several early Mahyna texts had been compiled
concerning ideation only (vij?aptimtrat) and Buddhanature (tathgatagarbha, the potential to realize Buddhahood).
Which one of the following texts is not included in them?
, ( , )
?
[Question ID = 5345]
1. Tathgatagarbhastra / [Option ID = 21374]
2. rmaldevsihandastra / [Option ID = 21375]
3. Mahparinirvastra / [Option ID = 21376]
4. Daabhmikastra / [Option ID = 21377]
Correct Answer :
Daabhmikastra / [Option ID = 21377]
11) Who of the following denied morality arguing that even if a person murdered and stole, his actions could not necessarily
to be considered bad since they resulted in no moral action?
,
?
[Question ID = 5346]
1. Ajita Keakambal /
[Option ID = 21378]
2. Praa Kayapa /
[Option ID = 21379]
3. Maskari Gola /
[Option ID = 21380]
4. All of these /
[Option ID = 21381]
Correct Answer :
Praa Kayapa /
[Option ID = 21379]
12) Who of the following took a materialist position and argued that everything was composed of only four elements: earth,
fire, water and wind, and, therefore, moral or immoral acts were meaningless?
, , ,
?
[Question ID = 5347]
1. Ajita Keakambal /
[Option ID = 21382]
2. Praa Kayapa /
[Option ID = 21383]
3. Maskari Gola /
[Option ID = 21384]
4. All of these /
[Option ID = 21385]
Correct Answer :
Ajita Keakambal /
[Option ID = 21382]
13) Which pramit was performed quintessentially by Vessantara leading to his birth in Tusitaloka?
?
[Question ID = 5348]
1. Dna / [Option ID = 21386]
2. Sla / [Option ID = 21387]
3. Pa?? / [Option ID = 21388]
4. Khanti / [Option ID = 21389]
Correct Answer :
Dna / [Option ID = 21386]
14) Which of the following statements is not wrong concerning Buddhism?
?
[Question ID = 5349]
1. It believes that everything occurs through the will of god. / [Option ID = 21390]
2. It maintains that every event is predetermined by past karma. / [Option ID = 21391]
3. It believes that every component thing is dependent on certain conditioning. / [Option ID = 21392]
4. It believes that everything occurs by chance. / [Option ID = 21393]
Correct Answer :
It believes that every component thing is dependent on certain conditioning. / [Option ID = 21392]
15) The philosophical position taken by Pakudha Kaccyan that people and the world were composed of collections of
eternal elements is called ____.
, ____
[Question ID = 5350]
1. Parimavda /
[Option ID = 21394]
2. rambhavda /
[Option ID = 21395]
3. avatavda /
[Option ID = 21396]
4. None of these /
[Option ID = 21397]
Correct Answer :
rambhavda /
[Option ID = 21395]
16) The scholars who calculated that the Buddha died in 483 B.C. and consequently had been born in 563 B.C. are ____'
483 .. 563 .. , ____
[Question ID = 5351]
1. Wilhem Geiger and Kanakura Ensho /
[Option ID = 21398]
2. Max Muller and Ui Hakuju /
[Option ID = 21399]
3. All of these /
[Option ID = 21400]
4. None of these /
[Option ID = 21401]
Correct Answer :
Wilhem Geiger and Kanakura Ensho /
[Option ID = 21398]
17) Who of the following persuaded Mahmaudgalyyan to become the disciple of Buddha?
?
[Question ID = 5352]
1. Avajita / [Option ID = 21402]
2. riputra / [Option ID = 21403]
3. Devadatta / [Option ID = 21404]
4. Buddha / [Option ID = 21405]
Correct Answer :
riputra / [Option ID = 21403]
18) King Uadayana of Vatsa was converted to Buddhism by _____.
_______
[Question ID = 5353]
1. Queen Smvat / [Option ID = 21406]
2. Viskh / [Option ID = 21407]
3. nanda / [Option ID = 21408]
4. Sriputta / [Option ID = 21409]
Correct Answer :
Queen Smvat / [Option ID = 21406]
19) Who of the following could not memorize even one verse, but still he attained a deep level of enlightenment through
the Buddha's guidance?
, ?
[Question ID = 5354]
1. 1. Pura Maitryaputra /
[Option ID = 21410]
2. 2. Kullapanthaka /
[Option ID = 21411]
3. 3. Maudgalyyana /
[Option ID = 21412]
4. 4. All of these /
[Option ID = 21413]
Correct Answer :
3. Maudgalyyana /
[Option ID = 21412]
20) Who of the following spread Buddhism to Avanti, south of central India?
, , ?
[Question ID = 5355]
1. Mahkatyyana /
[Option ID = 21414]
2. Pra /
[Option ID = 21415]
3. nanda /
[Option ID = 21416]
4. None of these /
[Option ID = 21417]
Correct Answer :
Mahkatyyana /
[Option ID = 21414]
21) What is not true regarding Tangyur (bstan`gyur)
?
[Question ID = 5356]
1. It is compilation of literary works, written, mostly by Indian Pandits, and some learned Tibetans. /
[Option ID = 21418]
2. It consists of 225 volumes. / 225
[Option ID = 21419]
3. It is divided into two classes ? Rgyud (Tantra) and Mdo (Stra). / ? ( ) ( )
[Option ID = 21420]
4. None of these /
[Option ID = 21421]
Correct Answer :
None of these /
[Option ID = 21421]
22) The Chinese emperor who sent a team in search of Buddhism was
,
[Question ID = 5357]
1. Ch'in Shi huang ti / [Option ID = 21422]
2. Han Ming ti / [Option ID = 21423]
3. Wei Ai ti / [Option ID = 21424]
4. Yao Hsing of Later Ch'in / [Option ID = 21425]
Correct Answer :
Han Ming ti / [Option ID = 21423]
23) According to the Dpavasa the girdle of Gautama Buddha was preserved in the ______.
_______
[Question ID = 5358]
1. Kyabandhana Cetiya / [Option ID = 21426]
2. Mukuabandhana Cetiya / [Option ID = 21427]
3. Dhammarjika Cetiya / [Option ID = 21428]
4. Dhammekha stupa / [Option ID = 21429]
Correct Answer :
Kyabandhana Cetiya / [Option ID = 21426]
24) Ma?jur represents the quality of ________.
____
[Question ID = 5359]
1. (1) Praj? /
[Option ID = 21430]
2. (2) Karu /
[Option ID = 21431]
3. (3) Both (1) and (2) / (1) (2)
[Option ID = 21432]
4. (4) None of these /
[Option ID = 21433]
Correct Answer :
(1) Praj? /
[Option ID = 21430]
25) Which of the following is known as Tibet?
?
[Question ID = 5360]
1. (1) Tribhiava /
[Option ID = 21434]
2. (2) Himvata /
[Option ID = 21435]
3. (3) Both (1) and (2) / (1) (2)
[Option ID = 21436]
4. (4) None of these /
[Option ID = 21437]
Correct Answer :
(3) Both (1) and (2) / (1) (2)
[Option ID = 21436]
26) Abbreviation "Op.cit". is use ____
Op.cit ___
[Question ID = 5361]
1. After the author's name to refer to a book of theirs, that has already been mentioned /
[Option ID = 21438]
2. Before the author's name to refer to a book of theirs, that has already been mentioned /
[Option ID = 21439]
3. Without the author's name to refer to a book of theirs, that has already been mentioned /
[Option ID = 21440]
4. After the author's name to refer to a book of theirs, that has not been already mentioned. /
[Option ID = 21441]
Correct Answer :
After the author's name to refer to a book of theirs, that has already been mentioned /
[Option ID = 21438]
27) A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal statement is called
______.
, _______
[Question ID = 5362]
1. Deductive Reasoning / [Option ID = 21442]
2. Inductive Reasoning / [Option ID = 21443]
3. Abnormal Reasoning / [Option ID = 21444]
4. Transcendental Reasoning / [Option ID = 21445]
Correct Answer :
Inductive Reasoning / [Option ID = 21443]
28) In the process of conducting research "Formulation of Hypothesis" is followed by ______.
' ____
[Question ID = 5363]
1. Statement of Objective / [Option ID = 21446]
2. Analysis of Data / [Option ID = 21447]
3. Selection of Research Tools / [Option ID = 21448]
4. Collection of Data / [Option ID = 21449]
Correct Answer :
Selection of Research Tools / [Option ID = 21448]
29) Which of the following styles of reference is used to cite the sources of research by Business, History, and the Fine
Arts?
, ?
[Question ID = 5364]
1. APA / [Option ID = 21450]
2. MLA / [Option ID = 21451]
3. Turabian / [Option ID = 21452]
4. Turnitin / [Option ID = 21453]
Correct Answer :
Turabian / [Option ID = 21452]
30) Which of the following referencing styles is sometimes also known as Turabian?
?
[Question ID = 5365]
1. Harvard / [Option ID = 21454]
2. Chicago / [Option ID = 21455]
3. APA / [Option ID = 21456]
4. MLA / [Option ID = 21457]
Correct Answer :
Chicago / [Option ID = 21455]
31) Formation of hypothesis may not be necessary in _______.
_____
[Question ID = 5366]
1. Survey studies / [Option ID = 21458]
2. Fact finding (historical) studies / () [Option ID = 21459]
3. Experimental studies / [Option ID = 21460]
4. Normative studies / [Option ID = 21461]
Correct Answer :
Fact finding (historical) studies / () [Option ID = 21459]
32) Validity of a research can be improved by ___
______
[Question ID = 5367]
1. 1. Taking the true representative sample of the population /
[Option ID = 21462]
2. 2. Eliminating extraneous factors /
[Option ID = 21463]
3. 3. Both (1) and (2) / (1) (2)
[Option ID = 21464]
4. 4. None of these /
[Option ID = 21465]
Correct Answer :
3. Both (1) and (2) / (1) (2)
[Option ID = 21464]
33) The best quality of a researcher is ___
______
[Question ID = 5368]
1. Imagination /
[Option ID = 21466]
2. Curiosity /
[Option ID = 21467]
3. Ability /
[Option ID = 21468]
4. None of these /
[Option ID = 21469]
Correct Answer :
Curiosity /
[Option ID = 21467]
34) The characteristic of survey method is ___
_________
[Question ID = 5369]
1. 1. to solve the problems at local level /
[Option ID = 21470]
2. 2. to enhance the body of knowledge /
[Option ID = 21471]
3. 3. both 1 and 2 / 1 2
[Option ID = 21472]
4. 4. None of these /
[Option ID = 21473]
Correct Answer :
3. both 1 and 2 / 1 2
[Option ID = 21472]
35) The method of Research reporting should be _________.
________
[Question ID = 5370]
1. favourable to religion / [Option ID = 21474]
2. ethical and attractive / [Option ID = 21475]
3. scientific / [Option ID = 21476]
4. personal / [Option ID = 21477]
Correct Answer :
scientific / [Option ID = 21476]
36) The primary aim of organizing Seminar is _______.
_____________
[Question ID = 5371]
1. communication of research inferences /
[Option ID = 21478]
2. the exhibition of research quality /
[Option ID = 21479]
3. attaining knowledge /
[Option ID = 21480]
4. All of these /
[Option ID = 21481]
Correct Answer :
attaining knowledge /
[Option ID = 21480]
37) The justifiable scientific list of references is called ______.
_______
[Question ID = 5372]
1. reference / [Option ID = 21482]
2. index / [Option ID = 21483]
3. bibliography / [Option ID = 21484]
4. content / [Option ID = 21485]
Correct Answer :
reference / [Option ID = 21482]
38) Generally the synopsis of the research is compared with human body. In spite of the differences existing in its different
parts, it must have _____.
, _____
[Question ID = 5373]
1. Uniformity /
[Option ID = 21486]
2. Functional continuity /
[Option ID = 21487]
3. Equality /
[Option ID = 21488]
4. All of these /
[Option ID = 21489]
Correct Answer :
Functional continuity /
[Option ID = 21487]
39) Which one of the following is a source of Hypothesis?
?
[Question ID = 5374]
1. Knowledge / [Option ID = 21490]
2. Survey / [Option ID = 21491]
3. Intuition / [Option ID = 21492]
4. Energy / [Option ID = 21493]
Correct Answer :
Intuition / [Option ID = 21492]
40) Hypothesis cannot be stated in _______
_________
[Question ID = 5375]
1. General terms / [Option ID = 21494]
2. Directional terms / [Option ID = 21495]
3. Declarative terms / [Option ID = 21496]
4. Pessimistic terms / [Option ID = 21497]
Correct Answer :
General terms / [Option ID = 21494]
41) In order to augment the accuracy of the study a researcher should not _______.
________
[Question ID = 5376]
1. Be dishonest and biased /
[Option ID = 21498]
2. Decrease the size of the sample /
[Option ID = 21499]
3. Keep the variable /
[Option ID = 21500]
4. All of these /
[Option ID = 21501]
Correct Answer :
All of these /
[Option ID = 21501]
42) All cause nonsampling error except ______.
_________
[Question ID = 5377]
1. Faulty tools of measurement / [Option ID = 21502]
2. Defect in data collection / [Option ID = 21503]
3. Inadequate sample / [Option ID = 21504]
4. Nonresponse / [Option ID = 21505]
Correct Answer :
Inadequate sample / [Option ID = 21504]
43) Seeing a very big turnout, it was reported that BJP will win the election; the conclusion was based on __________.
, , ________
[Question ID = 5378]
1. Random sampling / [Option ID = 21506]
2. Purposive sampling / [Option ID = 21507]
3. Cluster sampling / [Option ID = 21508]
4. Systematic sampling / [Option ID = 21509]
Correct Answer :
Cluster sampling / [Option ID = 21508]
44) The principles formulated by the fundamental research are used in _________
_______
[Question ID = 5379]
1. Philosophical researches / [Option ID = 21510]
2. Action researches / [Option ID = 21511]
3. Applied researches / [Option ID = 21512]
4. Historical researches / [Option ID = 21513]
Correct Answer :
Applied researches / [Option ID = 21512]
45) The Scientific method is used for ______.
_____
[Question ID = 5380]
1. 1. Scientific researches /
[Option ID = 21514]
2. 2. Social science researches /
[Option ID = 21515]
3. 3. Both 1 and 2 / 1 2
[Option ID = 21516]
4. 4. None of the above /
[Option ID = 21517]
Correct Answer :
3. Both 1 and 2 / 1 2
[Option ID = 21516]
46) Ethical Neutrality is a feature of __________.
___________
[Question ID = 5381]
1. Scientific Method / [Option ID = 21518]
2. Deduction / [Option ID = 21519]
3. Observation / [Option ID = 21520]
4. Experience / [Option ID = 21521]
Correct Answer :
Scientific Method / [Option ID = 21518]
47) Scientific Method is committed to _________.
_________
[Question ID = 5382]
1. Ethics / [Option ID = 21522]
2. Objectivity / [Option ID = 21523]
3. Proposition / [Option ID = 21524]
4. Experience / [Option ID = 21525]
Correct Answer :
Objectivity / [Option ID = 21523]
48) One of the methods of Logical Reasoning Process is called
_________
[Question ID = 5383]
1. Induction / [Option ID = 21526]
2. Deduction / [Option ID = 21527]
3. Research / [Option ID = 21528]
4. Experiment / [Option ID = 21529]
Correct Answer :
Induction / [Option ID = 21526]
49) An essential criterion of Scientific Study is
______
[Question ID = 5384]
1. Belief / [Option ID = 21530]
2. Value / [Option ID = 21531]
3. Subjectivity / [Option ID = 21532]
4. Objectivity / [Option ID = 21533]
Correct Answer :
Objectivity / [Option ID = 21533]
50) Reasoning from General to Particular is known as ______.
_____
[Question ID = 5385]
1. Induction / [Option ID = 21534]
2. Deduction / [Option ID = 21535]
3. Experience / [Option ID = 21536]
4. Observation / [Option ID = 21537]
Correct Answer :
Deduction / [Option ID = 21535]
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